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Two missing after Ashkelon crane collapses into the sea
Extensive search and rescue efforts are underway, with the help of police diving units, the elite 669 Search and Rescue unit, the Israeli Navy and others.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 12:45:06 AM
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North Korea fires ballistic missile, South Korea says
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 12:49:17 AM
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Two dead, nine injured after being struck by van in Canada's Quebec
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 12:50:40 AM
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China is biggest state threat to our economic interests, says UK PM Sunak
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 12:55:31 AM
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Turkish president apologizes for earthquake response, pledges to rebuild
Erdoğan announced plans to construct 183,000 residential apartments and 15,000 rural homes in Hatay state.
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
3/14/2023 1:42:27 AM
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Scientists create first-ever complete wiring map of insect brain neurons
The research includes a map of the 3016 neurons that make up the larva’s brain
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 2:42:52 AM
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A new dance club in Williamsburg is bringing Tel Aviv party culture to Brooklyn
Some of the biggest night club venues in Brooklyn can hold thousands of people. Silo, by contrast, holds only 500, which carries a more intimate feel.
By JACOB HENRY/JTA \
3/14/2023 2:45:53 AM
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Holocaust novel by Jodi Picoult removed as FL school district purges libraries
Other removed books by Jewish authors include the coming-of-age novel “Forever,” by Judy Blume, and “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,” by Jonathan Safran Foer
By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \
3/14/2023 3:19:28 AM
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Hamas conduct 'violates laws of Koran,' Islamic Fatwa Council rules
The IFC said that they found that Hamas is responsible for their corruption and terror against Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 3:43:48 AM
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Crypto lender Celsius to transfer funds from Signature Bank to other depositories
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 3:56:40 AM
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Silicon Valley Bank 'conducting business as usual', new CEO says
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 3:58:16 AM
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Ancient stone monument in Saudi Arabia sheds light on rituals
Based on new findings, researchers suggest that ritualistic belief and economic factors were more closely fused for Neolithic people in northwest Arabia than previously believed.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/16/2023 5:42:22 AM
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Russian troops recruiting Melitopol residents to join battles for Bakhmut
President Volodymyr Zelensky and his top military command agreed on Tuesday to continue to defend Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 4:23:13 AM
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In face of tragedy, Israeli women host open houses focused on thankfulness, unity
An endless cycle of Israeli military forces raiding Palestinian territories that have plagued the region for decades.
By KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE \
3/14/2023 4:40:05 AM
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David Strathairn plays historic Holocaust witness Jan Karski in PBS's 'Remember This'
“Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski” airs on PBS as part of the broadcaster’s “Great Performances” series.
By LINDA BUCHWALD/JTA \
3/14/2023 4:47:22 AM
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Regulators shutter bank co-founded by Jewish donor Scott Shay
Signature Bank was closed two days after Silicon Valley Bank's collapse.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
3/14/2023 4:56:24 AM
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Further US involvement in Ukraine is not vital national interest, says DeSantis
Public opinion polls show DeSantis as the strongest threat to former President Donald Trump for their party's nomination for the 2024 presidential contest.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 5:13:10 AM
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Team Israel loses 10-0 to Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic's first-ever perfect game
Israel’s loss to Puerto Rico could be a harbinger of what’s to come over the next two days.
By Jacob Gurvis/JTA \
3/14/2023 5:23:14 AM
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Celebrate Israel at 75 with the Jerusalem Post in New York
Annual Conference | June 5 at Gotham Hall
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 7:41:26 AM
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Taiwan shows off its drones as key to 'asymmetric warfare' with China
The war in Ukraine has lent new urgency to Taiwan military's efforts to bolster defense including a push to develop drones.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 7:47:22 AM
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Russia not informed on progress of Nord Stream blasts probe - diplomat
The Sept. 26 explosions on the pipelines connecting Russia and Germany occurred in the exclusive economic zones of Sweden and Denmark.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 7:54:56 AM
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Iraqi reporter who threw shoe at George W. Bush says he regrets nothing
Iraqi journalist Muntazer al-Zaidi threw a shoe at US president George W. Bush in Baghdad in 2008. Now, he says he regrets nothing.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 8:11:16 AM
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China to raise retirement age to deal with aging population
China's retirement age is among the lowest in the world at 60 for men, 55 for white-collar women and 50 for women who work in factories.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 8:17:29 AM
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Happy Pi Day: Can you solve NASA's space challenges?
Pi is essential for studying the universe, so NASA uses it often. Students can solve some real problems related to Pi that NASA had to deal with in the past.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 9:01:17 AM
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Plant milk is definitely milk, and now it's official
In recent years, plant-based milk has become very popular, which has angered cow milk producers who objected to producers of cashew, soy and other plant-based drinks calling these products milk.
By Walla! \
3/14/2023 8:56:32 AM
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Russian defense firm must double precision missile production - Shoigu
Russia likely has an artillery ammunition shortage and is rationing and using old shells according to UK intelligence.
By MICHAEL STARR \
3/14/2023 9:26:13 AM
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Crypto group DCG looking for new partners following SVB collapse - report
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 9:29:37 AM
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China: Australia, UK, US going further down a dangerous road - ministry
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 9:46:17 AM
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China, US maintain 'necessary communications' - Chinese foreign ministry
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 9:47:56 AM
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The Rashi Foundation – creating opportunities in Israel’s periphery
An interview with Director General Michal Cohen
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
3/14/2023 1:01:39 PM
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The best offshore casinos
By AVI STERN \
3/14/2023 7:10:19 PM
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Black widow spiders declining because brown widows hunt them down - study
The study sheds light on a web of confusion regarding the decline of one of the most infamous types of spiders – and what could be causing it.
By AARON REICH \
3/14/2023 10:26:50 AM
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Russia doesn't recognize ICC jurisdiction - Kremlin
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 10:13:19 AM
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Russia's goals in Ukraine can only be achieved by military force - Kremlin
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 10:26:04 AM
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No monkey business: Great apes spin around to get themselves high - study
Throughout human history, people have always sought ways to achieve an altered state of mind by getting high. It seems great apes may have done this too.
By AARON REICH \
3/14/2023 12:48:50 PM
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First ever exhibit by Israeli artist inaugurated in Morocco
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 11:23:53 AM
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Israel Police seize rare, exotic, dangerous animals in black market raid
The animals seized are worth tens of thousands of shekels, some of which were dangerous, could transmit zoonotic disease, were invasive species or just illegally smuggled into Israel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 12:21:12 PM
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Lithuania designates Russia's Wagner Group a terrorist org.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 11:53:01 AM
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HaRav Pinto in Poland: An emotional meeting with Jewish refugees from Ukraine
By Mark Fish \
3/14/2023 12:16:56 PM
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No risk to Russia from failure of SVB bank in US - Kremlin
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 12:01:55 PM
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MK Avi Maoz: Blood shortages caused by removing 'mother, father' from donor forms
The far-right MK alleged that changing blood donation forms to say parent one and parent two instead of mother and father was the reason for the blood donation crisis.
By SHIRA SILKOFF \
3/14/2023 12:11:14 PM
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Israel wasted millions on development of COVID vaccine - comptroller
Netanyahu wasted a huge amount of money on developing an Israeli COVID vaccine at a lab unsuited for the job – and it failed anyway.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/14/2023 3:59:38 PM
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Many Israeli cities at high risk for earthquake unprepared - comptroller
A high-intensity earthquake is expected to occur within the next 50 years between southern Lebanon and the Dead Sea along the Syrian-African Rift.
By MICHAEL STARR \
3/14/2023 3:59:56 PM
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Otzma Yehudit MK Zvika Fogel under investigation for inciting terrorism
The police investigation comes two weeks after Fogel's alleged incitement to violence in connection to the Huwara settler riots.
By MICHAEL STARR \
3/14/2023 12:27:48 PM
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Too much Israeli COVID aid to hotels, not enough to tour guides - comptroller
The comptroller report criticizes Israel for giving NIS 60m. of emergency funds to hotels making a profit and only NIS 300 a month to tour guides during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By ZACHY HENNESSEY \
3/14/2023 4:04:03 PM
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Oldest known Ichthyosaur remains discovered in Arctic
Scientists discovered the oldest known Ichthyosaur remains. The paleontological find is changing how scientists see the emergence of the species as a whole.
By Sam Halpern \
3/14/2023 3:17:17 PM
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Israel among lowest air polluters in western Asia, Swiss research finds
Out of all the countries in the region, Israel ranked just behind the country of Georgia in terms of air pollution quality and dominated the least populated regional cities list.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 2:09:52 PM
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Armenian PM: We have 'problems' with Russia, but no crisis
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 1:44:33 PM
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Russian Duma votes to censor criticism of mercenaries in Ukraine
Under Russia's current laws, "discrediting" the army can be punished by up to five years in prison, while spreading knowingly false information about it can attract a 15-year jail sentence.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 1:50:06 PM
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1,000 authors, academics ask Germany to cancel Netanyahu visit
The letter, signed by over 1,000 authors, professors and academics, asked Germany to cancel the Israeli prime minister's visit due to his government's policies.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 1:59:28 PM
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Poland could give Ukraine MiG fighter jets in coming 4-6 weeks - PM
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 2:04:43 PM
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US space program budget higher than the rest of the world combined - data
Overall, the US space budget for 2022 totaled at $61.97 billion dollars. By contrast, every other country's space program spending totaled up to just around $41 billion.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 2:27:45 PM
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Radware launches next-gen cloud security center in Tel Aviv
The new center in Israel joins similar facilities in Australia, Canada, Chile, Italy, New Zealand, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates.
By ZACHY HENNESSEY \
3/14/2023 2:25:37 PM
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Symphony orchestra plays video game scores by Israeli composer in Los Angeles
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 4:28:41 PM
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Coalition MK submits bill to fire terrorist's wife from Jerusalem municipality
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 3:29:23 PM
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UK's Boris Johnson to appear before parliamentary committee over partygate
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 3:33:27 PM
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Putin says Russia is in a fight for the existence of the state
Putin has framed Moscow's year-long invasion as a defensive pushback against what he sees as a hostile West bent on expanding into Russian territories.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 3:44:16 PM
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Two children suspected of killing 12-year-old girl in Germany
In a case that has shocked Germany, police found the body of a girl, named only as Luise, near a cycle path in woodland on Sunday.
By REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 3:53:36 PM
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Israeli VAT exemption for tourists to continue despite FM's objection
The decision follows lengthy discussions about the state budget between Katz and the Finance Ministry, which had hoped to increase state revenue.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 4:05:06 PM
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EU to announce next steps on joint gas buying on Wednesday
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 4:07:27 PM
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Saudi Arabia makes historic purchase of Boeing aircraft
Boeing completes two deals with Saudi Arabia to manufacture up to 121 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft equipped with General Electric's most advanced GEnex engines.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/14/2023 4:17:22 PM
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Meta to cut 10,000 jobs in second round of layoffs
Worries of an economic downturn due to rising interest rates have sparked a series of mass job cuts across corporate America.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 4:18:19 PM
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Several injured in clashes between Pakistan police, former PM Khan's supporters
Police hit Khan supporters in baton charges and lobbed tear gas canisters, some of which landed on the lawns of Khan's house.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 4:41:41 PM
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Smotrich to meet senior Orthodox Jewish officials in US, France
Smotrich will be meeting with rabbis and teachers at Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst as well as the Zionist Organization of America.
By ZVIKA KLEIN \
3/14/2023 4:42:14 PM
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Italian government tells Milan to stop registering same-sex couples' children
Italy legalized same-sex civil unions in 2016, overriding opposition from Catholics and conservatives, yet it fell short of giving them adoption rights
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 4:50:29 PM
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Protesters plan to disrupt Netanyahu's flight to Berlin on Wednesday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 4:58:28 PM
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Rabbi Pinto met with senior officials in the Polish government
By Mark Fish \
3/14/2023 5:42:01 PM
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Healthcare workers suffer post-COVID burnout, endangering their health
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed how overburdened these systems and healthcare workers’ functioning within them already existed.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/14/2023 4:58:35 PM
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Education Ministry present plans for new Bagrut exams program
The plans aim to increase flexibility and are supported by teachers organizations, but were criticized by parents' and sutdents' organizations.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 6:23:01 PM
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France says Iran breaching international treaty with prisoner detentions
Relations between France and Iran have deteriorated in recent months with Tehran detaining seven French nationals.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 5:40:01 PM
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Smotrich: Israel following economic reaction to US bank failures
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 5:49:15 PM
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Lenovo announces new innovation center in Ben-Gurion Unviersity
Lenovo announced this week the establishment of an innovative complex in collaboration with the Cyber Center of Ben-Gurion University.
By Lior Novick/Maariv \
3/14/2023 6:13:16 PM
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US proposes limits for cancer-causing chemicals in drinking water
The proposal is a major milestone in the EPA's strategy to tackle the human-made so-called "forever chemicals" found in water, air and food.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 6:23:54 PM
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Israel: EU is wrong to equate Palestinian terror with IDF actions
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell cannot compare or create equity between victims of terrorism, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/14/2023 6:31:24 PM
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'A red line': Swiss Keren Hayesod branch slams Israeli judicial reform
Keren Hayesod expressed that their support for Israel is "unconditional," as long as "the basic principles of humanity are respected."
By ZVIKA KLEIN \
3/14/2023 6:36:04 PM
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Defense Ministry to use RAFAEL to improve remote-controlled naval guns
RAFAEL will be used for ongoing maintenance services for remote-controlled "Typhoon" cannons used by the IDF Navy.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/14/2023 6:39:02 PM
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Polish court rules activist guilty of helping terminate pregnancy
Along with Malta, Poland's anti-abortion laws are among the most restrictive in Europe, allowing for termination only in specific circumstances.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 6:42:34 PM
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Netanyahu wants control over economic data, Lapid charges
Lapid claims that Netanyahu is attempting to appoint an ally as the head of Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics in order to gain control of the data.
By ELIAV BREUER \
3/14/2023 6:52:32 PM
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Biden issues executive order to expand background checks for gun purchases
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 6:55:01 PM
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US forced to down spy drone hit by Russian fighter jets over Black Sea
The United States will on Tuesday afternoon summon Russia's ambassador to Washington to discuss the downed drone.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 7:04:06 PM
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Netanyahu weighs defensive military aid to Ukraine
Netanyahu held a discussion with top government officials to review the country's policy to Ukraine before his trip to Berlin.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/14/2023 7:18:49 PM
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Gallant holds situational assessments over recent security incidents
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 7:40:08 PM
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Palestinians pave new road over archaeological site in northern West Bank
A video was posted saying that a road leads from the northern area of Sebastia to the entrance of an ancient Roman horse racing stadium.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
3/14/2023 7:32:36 PM
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UNRWA continues to teach and spread hate to Palestinians, report states
The report included 100 pages of evidence showing examples of hate and incitement to violence spread by UNRWA teachers and schools.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
3/14/2023 7:49:19 PM
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Syrian President Bashar Al Assad arrives in Moscow - statement
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 7:49:55 PM
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Israelis protest in front of UTJ's Moshe Gafni's house in Bnei Brak
Despite calls by Gafni to his supporters not to arrive and confront the protesters, dozens of Bnei Brak residents came to the scene.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 8:02:09 PM
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Israel's coalition busy night of legislation: Which bills were passed?
Which bills were passed in the plenum on Monday overnight, and how far along are they in the process of becoming law?
By ELIAV BREUER \
3/14/2023 8:16:32 PM
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Netanyahu needs to look inward, listen to the voices of Israelis - editorial
It’s time for Netanyahu to cease his attacks on the media, show true leadership, and put the good of the country ahead of all other considerations.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/15/2023 12:09:16 AM
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Germany to advance purchase of Israel's Arrow-3 defense system - exclusive
The letter is set to be signed in about two weeks, but the final parliamentary approval will be delayed until the fall session.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/14/2023 8:26:11 PM
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Ben-Gvir's actions prove he is trying to politicize police, opposition MKs say
"Everything we warned of is happening," Yesh Atid MK and former senior police official Yoav Segalovitz said.
By ELIAV BREUER \
3/14/2023 8:27:32 PM
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We need to think about Jewish infant care - opinion
Not only do parents need the childcare but birth of a first child is one of the two most significant entry points for future Jewish institutional involvement.
By SASHA KOPP \
3/15/2023 12:09:52 AM
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From among the crises, a hero rises: Israel's President Isaac Herzog - opinion
The coalition has to realize that a lasting partial victory is better than a traumatizing triumph that fades with the next government transition.
By GIL TROY \
3/15/2023 12:10:21 AM
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Defense Minister Gallant: Jewish attack on Huwara was 'mark of Cain'
On March 2, after one of the courts ordered the release of two settlers on bail, Gallant signed a request from the Shin Bet to detain the two.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/14/2023 8:55:12 PM
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Letters to the Editor March 15, 2023: Reform can wait
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
3/15/2023 12:10:49 AM
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Israel's Highway 6 opened for traffic after suspicious device scare
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/14/2023 9:00:15 PM
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Raising the question of the character of the state - opinion
Changes in the Israeli Judicial Selection Committee or the override clause don't address the real issue at hand.
By OMER DOSTRI \
3/15/2023 12:11:15 AM
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2023 sees 434% increase in aliyah from the former Soviet Union - Jewish Agency
This stark increase is accompanied by a decrease in aliyah from western countries.
By ZVIKA KLEIN \
3/14/2023 9:11:33 PM
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Judicial reform could affect Israel's economy - opinion
It is important to balance that with the concomitant need to keep the economy stable.
By SHERWIN POMERANTZ \
3/15/2023 12:11:42 AM
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Israel-Gulf ties not dead, envoy to Bahrain says following Iran-Saudi deal
Na’eh said everyone would do well to wait and see if the establishment of Iranian-Saudi ties even comes to fruition.
By HERB KEINON \
3/14/2023 9:26:10 PM
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The Hebrew Bible: Stories of kings, prophets and history of Israel - opinion
The Hebrew Bible, although filled with stories of the Kingdom of Israel, there is a lack of information about Israel.
By ELI KAVON \
3/15/2023 12:12:08 AM
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Borrell: Israeli democracy must continue, key to EU partnership
“We are a close observer because Israel is a key partner, and our shared values are based on a democratic and open society and the rule of law,” Borrell said.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/14/2023 9:49:06 PM
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Israel’s security is a matter of agreement, a permanent red line - opinion
Since taking office, Netanyahu has focused on the issue of Iran's allies in Syria and Lebanon and placed it at the top of his priorities.
By SALEM AL KETBI \
3/15/2023 12:14:08 AM
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Giant seaweed blob visible from space en route to Florida
The blob, which contains over 20 million entangled tons of a brown, buoyant seaweed called sargassum, harmlessly floats through the Atlantic Ocean for the majority of the year.
By BOAZ EDIDIN \
3/14/2023 9:57:04 PM
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Grapevine March 15, 2023: A wedding to remember
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/15/2023 12:15:07 AM
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The Good Person: An intelligent film with an intriguing premise
The Good Person stars Moran Rosenblatt as Sharon, a filmmaker devoted to making serious movies that empower women.
By HANNAH BROWN \
3/15/2023 12:15:51 AM
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Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition is back for 17th edition
This year’s edition features 36 contestants, aged 18-32, from 18 countries. The lineup reflects that broad spread of genes, cultural baggage and citizenship.
By BARRY DAVIS \
3/15/2023 12:16:16 AM
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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes off coast of Chile's Araucania region -EMSC
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 10:37:41 PM
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Germany remains occupied by US, Russia's Putin says
Putin, interviewed on Russian television, also said European leaders had been browbeaten into losing their sense of sovereignty and independence.
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 10:39:16 PM
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Iran seeks Bahrain ties next after Saudi rapprochement - analysis
After the UAE and Saudi Arabia reconciled with Tehran, it would make sense for Iran to reach out to Bahrain.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/14/2023 10:53:49 PM
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Russia 'sorry to see Canada support Ukrainian Neo-Nazis' after new sanctions
"Sorry to see the ruling liberal clique having subdued Canada with ... support for Ukrainian Neo-Nazis agenda," Russia's Foreign Ministry tweeted.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/15/2023 12:48:09 AM
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Former NY Gov. Cuomo announces new pro-Israel Democratic group
Cuomo, who is expected to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand as she runs for reelection next year, said he was forming the organization in order to pressure Democrats to fight criticism of Israel
By HALEY COHEN \
3/15/2023 12:03:08 AM
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N. Korea conducted missile test on Tuesday
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 11:31:43 PM
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Moscow sees US drone incident as provocation -Russia's ambassador to US
By REUTERS \
3/14/2023 11:55:51 PM